With Appreciation

Bruss states, in one of his March 12 "Real Estate Q&A" responses, that a property that appreciates in value 5% a year for 10 years will appreciate 50%. What planet is he on? On this one, 5% a year for 10 years yields 63% appreciation.

Todd Terres

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